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The 17th match of IPL 2024 will see Punjab Kings (PBKS) facing off against Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
GT has competed in three matches, securing two wins and a loss. With a net run rate of -0.738 and four points, the 2022 champions are positioned reasonably well on the points table. PBKS has played three matches, winning one and losing two. With a negative net run rate of -0.337 and two points, they are aiming for a victory in the upcoming match.
The match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Historically, it has been known for its flat wicket, but in this season, the pitch has been slower, aiding the bowlers. Batsmen have found it challenging to score quickly. Bowlers should focus on maintaining a good line and length. Batters will need to capitalize on the powerplay overs. The dew factor could play a role in the match outcome.
The temperature in Ahmedabad at the start of the match will be approximately 35 degrees. However, it will gradually decrease to 31 degrees by the end of the game, with a real feel of 29 degrees. There is no forecast of rain, and humidity is expected to remain below 33%. According to AccuWeather, the air quality will remain unhealthy.
Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijay Shankar, DA Miller, R Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, MM Sharma, UT Yadav
Shikhar Dhawan (C), JM Bairstow, SM Curran, JM Sharma (wk), LS Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, RD Chahar, HV Patel, K Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
The match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST on Thursday, April 4.
In their three IPL encounters, Gujarat Titans have emerged victorious twice, while Punjab Kings have won one match. Gujarat's highest total against PBKS stands at 190, while Punjab's highest score against GT is 189.
According to Google's win probability, Gujarat Titans have a 56% chance of defeating Punjab Kings in their fourth match and advancing in the points table.